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An adventurer's delight, Nepal offers
a plethora of outdoor activities, from paragliding near the mountains
to waiting for the Royal Bengal tiger in Chitwan's wild. Adventure tourism
in Nepal dates back to the early attempts to ascend world's highest peak
Mt. Everest fifty years ago. The 50th anniversary of the first ascent
of Everest was celebrated recently amidst great fanfare and extravaganza.
Renowned mountain summiteers Sir Edmund Hillary, Ms. Junko Tabei, Mr.
Reinhold Messner, Mr. Appa Sherpa, Mr. Jamling Norgay Sherpa took part
in the celebrations.
Trekking and mountain climbing are still the most popular sport among
visitors. Rafting on white water mountain streams across the typical cross
section of Nepal's geography is equally popular. Jungle safari in the
Terai is preferred by visitors interested to see Nepal's rare varieties
of animals and birds. Nepal also offers bungy jumping above the wild waters
of River Bhote Koshi. Canyoning to explore the rugged and out-of -reach
landscapes is another option at the site. Aerial activities include taking
off in micro-light aircrafts or hot-air balloons for a good view of the
mountains. Mountain flights offer the closest possible spectacle of Mt.
Everest and other peaks. The close encounter with the tallest mountains
of the earth often draws awe-stricken silence from onlookers
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Climbing Mt.Everest |
White Water Rafting |
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